Smoky Reserve Manhattan by John Mcginty 8 pieces of hickory smoked bacon infused in Woodford Reserve for 5 days strained. Tuaca Brown sugar Nutmeg Cinnamon stick Sweet Vermouth Instructions: Rim the glass with Sweet Vermouth dip in 1/2 cup brown sugar and a dash nutmeg, 1 and 1/2 oz of bacon infused Woodford Reserve Bourbon,… Read more »

 
Marylin Monroe Manhattan by Josh Holmes

2.5 Parts Woodford Reserve 1 part Navan Vanilla Cognac by Grand Marnier .5 part Kina Lillet Blanc 2 Dashes Orange Bitters 1 Whole Vanilla Bean Instructions: Combine all ingredients minus vanilla bean. Stir in Ice and serve up. Cut vanilla into 2 parts and place into drink and enjoy! “Marylin Monroe is one of the… Read more »

 
French Manhattan by Eric Ecker

French Manhattan by Eric Ecker 2 oz. Woodford Reserve Bourbon 1 oz. Chambord Dash bitters Fresh raspberries Caviar Add the liquor and dash bitters and stir garnished with fresh skewered raspberries and finish with Chambord Caviar(chambord, raspberry puree, gelatin) activated to form small caviar like balls. “A new twist on a tradtiional drink. With the… Read more »

 
Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker and Craig Beam Full Interview at Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage Unveiling

BourbonBlog.com’s full interview with Heaven Hill Master Distiller Parker and Craig Beam Interview at Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage Unveiling. Craig and Parker share how they were both surprised and delighted by the flavor of Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage, Parker’s 50 years in the Bourbon whiskey business and more in video below…. Read more »

 
Interview with Max Shapira President Heaven Hill Distilleries

BourbonBlog.com’s full interview with President of Heaven Hill Distilleries Max Shapira. Max speaks with us about his family’s 75 years in the business and the Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage. × Watch our coverage of the entire evening on this link. We only encourage responsible and legal drinking by those who are of legal… Read more »

 
Interview with John Hansell Publisher and Editor of Malt Advocate, here is what John Knows…

BourbonBlog.com’s full interview with John Hansell Publisher and Editor of Malt Advocate Magazine, at the Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage Unveiling. × Watch our coverage of the entire evening on this link. We only encourage responsible and legal drinking by those who are of legal age to drink in their country or region. Be… Read more »

 
Bert Macor of William Grant & Sons on Bourbon whiskey and Scotch whisky

BourbonBlog.com’s full interview with Bert Macor of William Grant and Sons. (The Balvenie, Glenfiddich, Sailor Jerry, and Hendrick’s Gin are a few names in this portfolio). Bert is visiting from Scotland and talks with us about similarities and differences in Scotch and Bourbon AND the history of the used bourbon barrels being used to age… Read more »

 
Interview with Mark Gillespie of Whiskycast, The Cast Strength Podcast

BourbonBlog.com’s full interview with Mark Gillespie, host and creator of Whiskycast – The Cast Strength Podcast. Mark tells about his Whiskycast and also shares his thoughts on The Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000 Vintage during the Unveiling at The Henry Clay in Louisville. × Watch our coverage of our evening at the Evan Williams Single… Read more »

 
Interview with Mixologist Allen Katz from The Cocktail Hour, Martha Stewart Living Radio

BourbonBlog.com’s full interview below with Mixologist Allen Katz. Allen Katz is the Director of Mixology & Spirits Education for Southern Wine & Spirits of New York. Allen also hosts The Cocktail Hour a weekly program on Martha Stewart’s Sirius Satellite Radio. × Watch our coverage of our evening at the Evan Williams Single Barrel 2000… Read more »

 
Maker’s Mark Bourbon Tour with Master Distiller Kevin Smith on The Kentucky Bourbon Trail

BourbonBlog.com, joined by a few journalists friends, on The Kentucky Bourbon Trail.  We visit Maker’s Mark Distillery for a special tour by Maker’s Mark Master Distiller Kevin Smith. From the mash to the “white dog” to the bourbon barrel, we follow the process and dip a Maker’s bottle in the red wax. For information on… Read more »